A delegation of over 20 Taiwan youth majoring film and television art toured southwest China's Guizhou Province recently to learn local culture and development of film and television art.
At the Duyun Qin-Han Film and Television City, the largest collection of movie studios in southwest China, delegation members dressed in the traditional clothing of the Han ethnic group, tasted local food, and experienced local ethnic minority arts, such as dancing with Lusheng, a folk musical instrument made of bamboo pipes.
"The most memorable experience is wearing Hanfu now. As it is my first time wearing it, as well my first time taking photos at such an imperial palace for shooting films and TV series, it was quite novel," said Tsai A-chuk, a postgraduate with the Interdisciplinary Art Research Institute under the Kaohsiung Normal University in Taiwan.
The delegation also visited Qingyan Ancient Town to learn about local culture and charm of traditional architecture, and Guizhou University to have exchanges on film and television art.
"I think Guizhou is really very beautiful, as there are distinctive culture of ethnic minorities and historical buildings. Such cultures, I think, are wonderful and interesting. After returning to Taiwan, I will share my trip to Guizhou with my friends," said Ting Ho, a graduate of Film and Television Department under the I-Shou University in Taiwan.
Taiwan youth delegation tours Guizhou
The Iranian government is focusing on public concerns and maintaining stable supplies of essential goods amid recent protests, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a televised interview on Sunday.
In the city of Karaj, northwest of the capital Tehran, daily life has largely continued as normal. A video filmed by a local resident on Sunday shows food stores open and grocery shelves fully stocked.
"This is the block near my home, and there are some food stores here. Daily life continues here. Last night we did not see many protests in Karaj. Right now the city is very safe. This is a grocery store close to my home. All the food is available; nothing is in shortage. Here are noodles and different types of beans. Here are dairy products, cheese, and yogurt. I also checked other grocery stores and didn't see any shortages. Everything is available," said local resident Ali Reza.
Iranian officials have described recent disturbances as acts orchestrated by the "enemy," including some carried out by well-trained and armed "terrorists." The incidents have caused casualties among security personnel and civilians, as well as property damage.
The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has directed authorities to severely punish the "terrorists."
Meanwhile, Iran's police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan said on Sunday that the police had raised alert levels and arrested several leaders of the troublemakers during the operations on Saturday.
President Pezeshkian noted in the interview that the normal demands of the Iranian people are reasonable and justified, but they must realize that triggering riots and carrying out terrorist acts are the enemy's attempts to undermine the country. He urged the public to remain vigilant.
Also on Sunday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned that Tehran would regard U.S. and Israeli bases and facilities in the Middle East as "legitimate targets" if Washington takes military action against Iran. His remarks followed media reports saying U.S. President Donald Trump is "seriously considering authorizing a strike" against Iran.
Iranian state media reported that at least 109 members of Iran's security forces have been killed in clashes since the protests began 14 days ago. Meanwhile, human rights groups based outside the country said the number of protesters killed has exceeded 200, though the figure could not be independently verified.
The protests initially erupted over a sharp depreciation of the rial and sweeping subsidy reforms. Iranian authorities have blamed the unrest on foreign-linked agents and sanctions imposed by the United States.
Iranian president says government focusing on ensuring supplies amid protests
